The International Inclusive Committee develops adaptive and inclusive sports within the BRICS format.

In light of the growing challenges of our time and the increasing number of people with disabilities, it is important to ensure equal opportunities to participate in sports activities. Adaptive sports play a key role in building the confidence of people with physical and mental disabilities, as well as in eliminating prejudices and stereotypes associated with their abilities. Sports not only improve physical fitness, but also promote social interaction, forming friendly ties between participants. The BRICS framework provides a unique platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge between countries, which will create conditions for the growth of inclusive sports. We bring together experts, coaches and athletes to develop strategies that will help integrate adaptive sports into national programs and ensure that sports venues are accessible to everyone. We are convinced that everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, deserves a chance to prove themselves in sports. With the support of BRICS member countries, we hope to create a more inclusive and accessible sports world, where everyone can realize their potential and become part of a large sports family. Join us in this important endeavor, and together we will create a future full of opportunity for all!

The official application process for the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ADAPTIVE SPORTS “IMPULS” is now open
-We remind you that the number of places is limited.
-Fill in all fields correctly and completely.
-Applications can be submitted through the official website of the festival.
festimpulse.com/
Applications for the festival and show records are different.
Participation is free for everyone.
From April 4 to 6, 2025, one of the largest international sports events will take place in our city – the festival of adaptive sports, where more than a thousand participants will demonstrate their talents and fortitude. This festival was conceived in response to the bans for Russian athletes, and now it is becoming a platform for uniting people from all over the world who support the principles of fair and equal competitions.
The festival includes more than 20 types of adaptive sports, such as adaptive taekwondo, boccia, karate, table tennis and many others. New this year will be archery and sitting volleyball, which promote the integration of people with disabilities. This is not just a sporting event – our festival unites people with disabilities, participants of the SVO and children from social institutions, creating a unique atmosphere of friendship and support.

“Yolka Zhelaniy” President of the “International Inclusive Committee” Alexander Smirnov and Minister of Sports of the LPR Oleg Shereneshev fulfilled the cherished wishes of our children!

On this special day, Igor Plyushkin and Polina Gladkova from the Lugansk People’s Republic received gifts.

Igor Plyushkin is a kind and sympathetic guy, an excellent student and believes that friendship is one of the most important things in life. By doing sports, he successfully copes with cerebral palsy. His dream of a smart watch has finally come true, and today he happily received his long-awaited gift! Polina Gladkova is a true connoisseur of music! She plays the guitar and has always dreamed of an acoustic one. Despite the difficulties, Polina continues to develop and inspires us with her determination. We are sure that we will soon hear her beautiful melodies. In addition, Polina prepared the gifts herself, made with her own hands, which emphasizes her creativity and kindness. We are incredibly happy that we were able to help these wonderful children fulfill their dreams. The “Yolka Zhelaniy” project continues, and we hope that there are many more joyful moments and smiles ahead!

On November 16, 2024, the beautiful capital of Belarus, Minsk, hosted the BRICS Cup in Adaptive Taekwondo, an important event reflecting the spirit of cooperation and friendship between the countries of the BRICS association. This event was the culmination of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship in 2024 and attracted more than 70 athletes from different parts of the world.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus participated in person, athletes from Argentina, Kazakhstan, Brazil, the UAE and China participated online, all athletes demonstrated skill and fortitude, setting new standards in adaptive taekwondo. Fighting on the tatami, the participants showed that the will to win and the desire to overcome difficulties have no boundaries!

The tournament was held in the atmosphere of a real sports festival. Each performance was accompanied by thunderous applause and cries of support from the audience. This event became not only a place of competitive spirit, but also a platform for communication, exchange of experience and strengthening of friendship between the participants.

The Russian team demonstrated outstanding results, taking first place in the overall team, which became a well-deserved reward for hard work and dedication to sport. The Belarusian team confidently won second place, demonstrating a high level of training and passion for this wonderful sport. The top three winners were completed by the Argentine team, which worthily represented their country on the international arena.

The project is being implemented with the support of a grant provided by ANO “Eurasia”

09/11/2024 in Sochi, Alexander Smirnov officially participated in the second summit of the economic and humanitarian forum “RUSSIA – AFRICA”. At the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, today we discussed important humanitarian ties between Russia and African countries.

Together with colleagues and partners from Russia and Africa, Alexander Smirnov worked on priority initiatives and joint projects that can significantly improve the quality of life of people in our countries.

During the forum, he held a number of business meetings and discussions
with foreign ministers and plenipotentiary representatives of various countries in the Russian Federation, we came to the decision to open branches of the “International Inclusive Committee” in the following states: the Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

The Committee will support these countries in the implementation of social and charitable projects aimed at helping people with disabilities. Various charity and sports events will be organized. Athletes from different countries with disabilities are planning to take part in the II International Festival of Adaptive Sports “IMPULSE”.

We thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and personally the Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Anatolyevich Kobyakov for their trust and invitation to the summit.

В сердце города, где спорт объединяет поколения, разворачивается важный и вдохновляющий проект — адаптивный футбол для детей с ограниченными возможностями. Реализует его АНО “Центр Адаптации и Физического Развития Детей с Ограниченными Возможностями” — команда профессионалов, воспитавших не только крепкое тело, но и уверенность в себе, дружбу и взаимную поддержку.

Программа центра сочетает базовые и продвинутые секции, профилактику и развитие общей физической подготовки, тренировки на координацию и командное взаимодействие. Но главное — здесь каждый ребёнок ощущает себя полноценным участником большого спортивного сообщества. Занятия проходят в дружелюбной атмосфере, где внимание уделяется индивидуальным потребностям и возможностям каждого игрока, что позволяет детям расти и развиваться в комфортной и безопасной среде.
Регулярные выездные мастер‑классы и совместные мероприятия с другими организациями превращают спорт в комплексный опыт: новые знакомства, обмен опытом и радость от совместных побед. Центр придерживается инклюзивного подхода: дети учатся играть вместе, поддерживать друг друга и верить в свои силы. Это не просто спорт — это путь к самореализации, самостоятельности и радости участия в городской жизни.

Проект реализуется в том числе при поддержке БФ “Вклад в будущее”.

Very soon!
On November 16, Minsk will host the BRICS Cup in adaptive taekwondo.
Some will take part online, and some in person, we expect bright emotions from athletes from our first international competition, and in 2025, in April, a larger-scale Eurasia Cup in adaptive taekwondo will be held, where many more athletes and countries will participate in person.
BRICS Cup in Adaptive Taekwondo 2024.

Sports are taking on new meaning, opening doors for inclusion and equal opportunities. This year, Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is hosting the BRICS Cup in Adaptive Taekwondo – a significant event within the framework of Russia’s chairmanship of the BRICS association.
In 2024, athletes from Russia, Argentina, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China will take part in the BRICS Cup in various disciplines. The total number of disciplines will be more than 25.

The event is organized by the International Inclusive Committee, the International Federation of Adaptive Taekwondo, as well as the federations of adaptive taekwondo of Russia and Belarus. They strive to create an atmosphere that promotes not only sporting achievements, but also social integration.

This is not just a competition, it is a celebration of inclusiveness and humanity. Athletes will show their strength, will and skill, proving that sport is accessible to everyone, despite the unique capabilities of each participant.

The project is being implemented with the support of a grant provided by ANO “Eurasia”

We are very pleased to announce the start of accepting preliminary applications for the largest event that will bring together more than 1,000 athletes with disabilities and disabilities, as well as over 200 participants in the special military operation (SMO).
The organizer of the festival is the International Inclusive Committee (Russia)

The festival will be held from April 4 to 6, 2025 in Chelyabinsk and promises to be a real celebration of sports and spirit!

-Participation of more than 10 countries:
The festival has become an international event in which athletes from more than 10 countries will take part in 2025, ready to demonstrate their unique abilities and achievements.

-Opening ceremony:
Participants and spectators will enjoy a solemn, bright and cheerful opening ceremony. The program includes a concert of Russian pop stars, greetings from specially invited guests, as well as various prizes and gifts. This will be an unforgettable start to the festival of sports and inclusion.

-The largest mass passing of adaptive GTO standards in Russia.
This unique event is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation and is aimed at popularizing a healthy lifestyle among people with disabilities.

The International Inclusive Committee took part in the most important and significant International Forum “Russia – a Sports Power”!

Our participation in this significant event confirms our commitment to the development of adaptive taekwondo and the creation of equal opportunities for all athletes.
Of course, the headliner of the International Forum “Russia – a Sports Power”! was the mascot of “FAT” of Russia Cheburashka, literally everyone wanted to take a photo with him, from a volunteer to a champion and the Governor.
The exhibition stand of “FAT” of Russia and the International Inclusive Committee was especially popular, of course, the exhibition brought us new acquaintances and expansion of the regions of presence.

The plenary session was attended by the President of the International Inclusive Committee and “FAT” of Russia Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov and the President of “FAT” of the Republic of Belarus Pavel Gennadyevich Ivanov, the main speech at the plenary session was made by the President of the Russian Federation. V.V. Putin:
“We need to sort this out properly. There should be no so-called fees for children from low-income and large families, there can’t be any. Especially, you know, when it comes to fulfilling the standard for ranks. I’ll tell you honestly, if at the time, when I was actively involved in sports, I had to pay for everything like this, I would never have fulfilled the standard for Master of Sports of the Soviet Union in sambo and I would never have fulfilled the standard for Master of Sports of the USSR in judo. This is not such an outstanding achievement as many people in this room have. Well, something. But I would not have fulfilled such a standard if I had to pay for everything, as is the case today in some cases. In my family, there was no extra penny to pay for everything,” the Russian leader noted.

“The state program “Physical Education and Sports”, which is currently being developed, should contain not only a set of events, their financial support and quantitative indicators, the most important thing is quality, and it is measured by the health of people, their level of physical development, the more people involved in sports, the fewer people suffer, for example, from cardiovascular diseases or excess weight, diabetes, especially among children and young people. I ask the government to provide for appropriate target indicators not only in the new state program, but also in all strategic documents,” the president said.

We thank the organizers and participants for the opportunity to exchange experiences and contribute to the future of inclusive sports. Together we make sports accessible to everyone!

We live in an era when inclusion in sports is becoming an important part of public life. Every child, regardless of physical abilities, has the right to play sports and participate in the active life of society. In this context, the International Inclusion Committee is taking significant steps to support and develop adaptive sports.

Recently, the Committee carried out a charitable transfer of equipment to the State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Republic of Dagestan “Republican Center for Social and Labor Adaptation and Career Guidance named after U.M. Murtuzalieva”. As part of this initiative, specialized soccer balls and equipment for adaptive football were donated. This is not just a sum of equipment, but an opportunity for children with disabilities to discover new horizons, develop physical activity and socialization.

Equipment for adaptive football was also provided in Belarus. These projects are aimed at ensuring that as many children as possible can find their place in the world of sports, develop self-confidence and improve their health. Sport helps not only to develop physical fitness, but also to build team spirit, resolve conflicts, teach respect and interaction.

It is important to remember that sport is not only a competition, it is a way of self-expression, an opportunity to overcome stereotypes and barriers. Every child, regardless of circumstances, deserves the opportunity to do what they love and feel part of something bigger.

The International Inclusion Committee will continue to support such important initiatives, understanding that inclusion in sport is the way to create a society in which every person is valuable and important. Let’s support inclusive initiatives together and help children with disabilities find their place in the world of sport